H-J’s Martel voted high school football player of the week

Hardin-Jefferson’s Andrew Martel was voted the high school football player of the week for Week Three. Martel, a sophomore, had one interception and one fumble recovery on defense, and he caught five passes for 49 yards on offense. He helped H-J beat East Chambers 14-13 on Friday.

Martel is the son of H-J’s head coach David Martel.

Voting ended at 3 p.m. Monday.

Here’s a look at the players who have received the most votes for player of the week this season:
Week Three: Andrew Martel, H-J
Week Two: Montana Quirante, Vidor
Week One: Montana Quirante, Vidor
Week Zero: Justin Moore, Vidor

These were the candidates this week:

Chris Clack, West Brook quarterback
Clack completed 23 of 35 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns against Houston Chavez.

Chris Elam, Silsbee defensive back
Elam had a 95-yard kickoff return touchdown and a 64-yard punt return touchdown against Livingston. He also had an interception.

Colin Janice, West Orange-Stark linebacker
Janice finished with three sacks and one forced fumble against Jasper.
Andrew Martel, Hardin-Jefferson safety/receiver
Martel had one interception and one fumble recovery on defense, and he caught five passes for 49 yards.

Glenn Roberts, East Chambers running back
Roberts ran for 205 yards and two touchdowns.

Alex Sezer, Little Cypress-Mauriceville running back
Sezer ran for 115 yards and three touchdowns against Coldspring.
Dante Smith, Hamshire-Fannett quarterback
Smith threw for 204 yards and two touchdowns, and he also ran for one touchdown against Liberty.

Eric Truncale, Orangefield quarterback
Truncale had a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown and ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns.

ReShod Williams, West Sabine receiver/defensive back
Williams caught five passes for 153 yards and three touchdowns, and he had 45-yard interception return for a touchdown against Tenaha.